Ducks ship defenceman pronger to flyers
The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenceman Chris Pronger to the Philadelphia Flyers. More to follow.
The 34-year old Dryden, Ontario, native was originally drafted second overall by the Hartford Whalers in 1993, but was traded two years later to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Brendan Shanahan.
In nine seasons with the Blues, Pronger flourished into the outstanding defenceman many expected he would become out of junior, winning the Hart and Norris Trophies in the 1999-2000 campaign.
Following the 2004-05 lockout, and with the Blues facing financial hardships, Pronger was dealt to Edmonton for a package that included defenceman Eric Brewer.</p>
Pronger signed a long-term deal with the Oilers but following one season in which he led the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final, the enigmatic blueliner demanded a trade. Pronger was subsequently traded to the Ducks in exchange for Joffrey Lupul, Ladislav Smid and three early round draft picks.
Pronger spent three seasons with the Ducks, winning the Stanley Cup in 2006-07.